Select local restaurants compete for the title of “Ventura County’s Best Chowder” at the Fourth Annual CHOWDERFEST on Sunday, July 22, 2018, 2-6pm at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA 93035. FREE Chowder Samples, Wine Tastings, and Desserts with $25 Pre-Sale Ticket and $30 at the door

A competition judged by both professional judges and guests, chowder tastings are complimented by wine tastings from local wineries and fine craft beer provided by Firestone Walker Brewery. Live music will create a festive mood with multiple bands, featuring Kelly’s Lot and Friends. Local friends and visiting guests will gather at the summer’s most relaxing Harborfront garden party!

Chowderfest is an annual collaborative fundraiser hosted by the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, IOGB (International Order of the Blue Gavel), and local Yacht Clubs. Local restaurants will donate exceptional flavors to the Chowder Cook-off (clam, corn, Manhattan, potato, veggie…) and support the Channel Islands Maritime Museum: a non-profit which gives back to the community nearly every day of the year.

Tickets will be sold on the museum website and at the museum for $25 pre-sale and $30 the day of the event. The price includes Chowder, Beer & Wine tastings; a variety of side dishes; and free Museum admission. The museum welcomes the public and community to attend. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Museum.

What: $30 entry ($25 pre-sale) includes Free Samples: Chowder (restaurants) + side dishes + dessert, Beer (Firestone Walker Brewery), Wine (tastings from local wineries)

For sale: Full servings of Beverages, Chowderfest hats, Museum Store items

When: Sunday, July 22, 2018 2-6pm

Where: Channel Islands Maritime Museum

3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard CA

Channel Islands Harbor

Tickets: cimmvc.org/chowderfest/ or at the Museum

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is open M/Th-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 12-4PM and closed Tues and Wed for group tours and private member events, also, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Located in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle. Explore galleries full of rare and beautiful maritime paintings dating back to the 1600’s, more than sixty world-class models of historic ships, rotating thematic fine arts exhibitions, and interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to expand their horizons about everything maritime. Museum entry is free for members and children under 6, $7 adults, $5 seniors/military, $3 children (ages 6-17), and free on the third Thursday of the month. Info: cimmvc.org or (805) 984-6260.